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Hermann's Tortoise
Hermann's Tortoise
Testudo hermanni
Reptilia
VULNERABLE

Stats

Lifespan
30-50 yrs
Size
Small
Diet
Herbivore
Activity
Diurnal
Social
Solitary
Biome
Mediterranean scrubland
Range
Southern Europe
Movement
Walking
Breeding
Egg-laying
Defense
Armor
Status
Vulnerable

About

A small, domed tortoise native to southern Europe, recognised by its bright yellow-and-black patterned shell. Unlike many reptiles, it can live over 30 years in the wild and spends winter months in deep hibernation underground.

Life cycle

  1. 1.
    hatchling
    A coin-sized hatchling digs out of the nest and makes its own way to water or shelter.
  2. 2.
    juvenile
    A juvenile turtle's shell hardens and grows yearly rings as it forages on its own.
  3. 3.
    adult
    Fully grown with adult shell size and markings.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Testudines
Family
Testudinidae
Genus
Testudo
Species
Testudo hermanni